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Thread Number: 14219
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| Post# 243505 10/20/2007 at 10:47 (6,026 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
I have an LA108 washer- the dread Almond with the 1970s Sunglow control panel. Since I prefer white appliances, and like the blue "New Generation" panel, I'd like to look for a Maytag like the one I have, but earlier. Does anyone know the correct model number for a "New Generation" washer with these features: - One-speed motor with "Multi-matic" delicate cycle - Cycles- Regular, Delicate, Permanent Press - Bleach dispenser - Softener dispenser - Small, medium, large load size selector - Temp selections- Hot/Warm, Hot/Cold, Warm/Cold, Cold/Cold - "Automatic" delete plate on control panel Thanks in advance for any info! | ||
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Post# 243507 , Reply# 1 10/20/2007 at 10:54 (6,026 days old) by bajaespuma  (Connecticut) |
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Doesn't exist. Bleach dispenser was only on TOL models 806 and 906. Only three temp selections and I don't believe there were ever three cycles for the "New Generation" BOL's. They're my favorites as well, you can't go wrong with a 206 or a 106. Don't know if there was ever a "New Generation" 306. There was a 406, just like the 606 but single speed.
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| Post# 243510 , Reply# 2 10/20/2007 at 11:07 (6,026 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
Well, I may just have to find a white 108 and live with the Sunglow, then. I really like the machine I have, because it has exactly the features I need, and none I don't. It's mechanically simple, easy to repair. I always prefer the simplest appliance that will accomplish the job I need done. That is usually not the BOL (BOLs are usually lacking in any convenience features). The 108 has the conveniences, without the elaboration of 806 or 906 machines. I really love the 906, but I wouldn't want to own one unless I had a Dr. Mitch in my life- and the money to treat him well. Thanks! | ||
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Post# 243527 , Reply# 3 10/20/2007 at 12:02 (6,026 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Sandy, a 408 sounds very close to what you have. Friends here had the 408, a Fabric-Matic which had the 4 temp combos; it was ex-large capeacity though with 4 water levels; the blue New Generation panel. Instead of "Automatic" plate (which is a place holder), it had the 3 fabric buttons of regular, perm press, and delicate. It also had a 30 minute automatic soak cycle on the timer and the wash cycle itself had a max of 10 mminutes. This also had a bleach dispenser, but was direct-in; as well as a fabric softener dispenser and lint filte. Turqoise agitator.
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Post# 243648 , Reply# 5 10/20/2007 at 22:36 (6,026 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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The "New Generation" or "Washpower" Maytag washers and matching dryers were introduced in 1966 and were all designated with the '06 in the model number. In 1975 Maytag revised it's models and minor cosmetic details, these were designated with '08 in the model numbers. Gold paint on the lower part of the panel, crystalline knob grips, etc. This is for the regular line of models, there were a few models (probably mid-production changes or dealer-specials) that had '07 in the mod. number. | ||
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Post# 243729 , Reply# 6 10/21/2007 at 09:30 (6,025 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 243779 , Reply# 7 10/21/2007 at 17:22 (6,025 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
When did Maytag get rid of its Helical drive? and why?
Around 1988. I have one of the very last ones produced and have only (recently) had to replace the belts in 20 years of hardcore service. I'm guessing Maytag did away with it because the orbital trans has very little moving parts, can be fully serviced without removing the trans, and had a faster agitation speed. I'm willing to bet that a cost cutting factor was squeezed in there somewhere....... I still prefer the beefier Newton drive trans with its smooth 180 degree arc agitation over the fast 90 degree agitation of the orbital. Both transmissions are a compatible replacement and will fit any cabinet that either were produced in. | ||
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Post# 244459 , Reply# 9 10/24/2007 at 21:25 (6,022 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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| Post# 244480 , Reply# 11 10/24/2007 at 22:54 (6,022 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York) | ||
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Au Contrare, fixing a Maytag washer is as easy as licking a stamp. | ||
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Post# 244485 , Reply# 13 10/24/2007 at 23:58 (6,022 days old) by bobbins (Victoria, BC, Canada) |
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When did Maytag get rid of its Helical drive? and why? This was introduced in around 1988/89. At that time we were told the reasons were for ease of servicing and it was cheaper to manufacture. All of the servicing can be done without removing the outter tub and in front while the washer was on its back. Bob | ||
| Post# 244609 , Reply# 14 10/25/2007 at 16:22 (6,021 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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70series:
"I always thought that the area marked Automatic on those Fabric Matic models was just a plate to occupy the space where the speed buttons were on the other models. It was a delete button? How did it work?" No, it was a delete plate, performing exactly the function you mention. The term means a plate to fill a space normally occupied by something. If you order a car without a sound system, there will be a delete plate where the radio should be- the radio was deleted from the order. The purpose of the delete plate was to keep from having to manufacture a separate control panel for 'Tags that didn't have the features controlled by buttons in that space. That kept costs down, helping to keep the machines more affordable. | ||
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